Coconut Flan

Coconut Flan is a rich, creamy custard dessert with a caramel topping, blending the classic Latin American flan with tropical coconut flavor. Its typical ingredients include eggs, condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, and sugar for the caramel. It's a beloved treat across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Philippines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from coconut milk, eggs, and sugar, while providing a modest amount of protein. A single serving offers a good source of calcium and phosphorus, with a calorie count typically ranging from 300 to 400 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	42 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Phosphorus	140 mg
Vitamin B12	0.3 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg
Selenium	6 mcg
Manganese	0.5 mg

Per 1 slice (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a perfect example of culinary fusion, adapting a Spanish classic with local tropical ingredients. Nutritionally, the coconut milk adds medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which are metabolized differently than other fats.